Broadway Diner
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Broadway Diner, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Broadway Diner's latest score of 45 falls below the Bartow average of 87. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork and beef being stored over raw fish and shrimp. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up the three compartment sink. Tested sink at
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee drinking headphone charging on the prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket and bag of onions stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top exterior of the soda dispenser being soiled with a black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. End of the prep table across from the stove.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Located between wall and the pipe next to prep sink. The roach was removed and the area was sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the prep table across from the stove.
21-12-4
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Hand washing sink in the service area used as a dump sink. Ice observed in the hand washing sink.
31A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Produce walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf near the dishwasher area.
16-46-4
74
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on the ledge in the beverage service area with clear liquid inside the bottle. The bottle got labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the hallway.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the hallway.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. (All)
23-03-4
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over corned beef hash inside the flat top reach in cooler across from the flat grill in the kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener blade soiled. On the prep table across from the stove. Beverage nozzles surface area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For quaternary sanitizer no comparison chart.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy by email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in the serv/ beverage area not labeled. One with a orange color substance the other one with a green substance.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute and blue lining inside the ice machine is soiled with mold- like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Beverage on the prep table while making meatloaf. A pack of Winston cigarettes on a shelf next to clean plates next to the Vulcan oven on the cook line. The cigarettes was removed and the beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain heavily soiled under the ice machine. All floor drains are heavily soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top reach in freezer across from the grill on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Where produce is stored.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk food containers not labeled. On the bottom shelf on the prep table acfrom the cook line Vulcan oven.
02D-01-5
33
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handout to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back prep area
36-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed three lights out in storage
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed handout to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler,and walk in cooler racks. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
61
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled reach in cooler racks on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area and dish. Manager refilled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer on cook line by oil manager removed and labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic coating on Door handle damaged on oven. Observed torn gasket in two door reach in cooler. Observed rusting on shelving in cooler as well.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Broadway Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Broadway Diner on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Broadway Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Broadway Diner.
How does Broadway Diner compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Broadway Diner most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.
Has Broadway Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Broadway Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Broadway Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Broadway Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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